Free Walking Tour of Athens, Athens - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Free Walking Tour of Athens
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 9.5 (2609 reviews)

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Discover Athens on a free walking tour exploring ancient landmarks, bustling neighborhoods, and hidden gems on an unforgettable adventure in the Greek capital.

Details

Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

When to book

You can book up to 2 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

Acropolis Guided Tour

Free cancellation

Agistri, Metopi & Aegina Cruise + Lunch

Free cancellation

Sightseeing Bus to Cape Sounion

Free cancellation

Meeting point

Scalini di fronte a Epimenidou 9.

Reviews of our customers

9.5

Exceptional 43,055 Travelers·2,609 reviews

August 27, 2026
Bruna Da Costa Fonseca
Albany, United States
Alex our guide was awesome! He knows a lot about Greek history and has great respect for the culture, traditions and Greek people. He was very friendl...
As a couple
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July 11, 2026
Michael Crosby
Los Angeles, United States
Lucia was a great tour guide! She was knowledgable about my questions and wasnt afraid to say she didn’t know a few times. Her English is very good ...
As a couple
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June 22, 2026
Nieves
United States
We did the Athens walking tour in English with Regina. She was really nice and the tour was interesting. She took us to many places. It's june so it's...
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June 15, 2026
Doreen
Sydney, Australia
We had a very enjoyable walking tour. Our guide was very informative and spoke clearly and went at a great pace. I highly recommend walking tours at t...
With friends
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June 6, 2026
Lucy
Toronto, Canada
She was absolutely perfect.. very knowledgeable about the city and history…very pleasant, answering all questions with details.. we were very impresse...
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May 30, 2026
Phillip
Wellington, New Zealand
Alex provided a fantastic, informative and entertaining walking tour of Athens. We explored a number of less well known areas of the city along with s...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 11, 2026
Neil Gilmore
United Kingdom
Our guide was local, well informed and enthusiastic. It was a thoroughly enjoyable 3 hours or more. We learnt a lot about the history of Athens, and...
As a couple
Is this useful?
April 21, 2026
Anonymous
Chicago, United States
Our guide Alexandro was wonderful. He was fun and patient. He walked with us and introduced us to all of the must see hightlights and interesting neig...
As a couple
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September 18, 2026
Richard
United Kingdom
Alex was knowledgeable and informative. He made sure we stayed all together and invited questions all the way through.
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 31, 2026
Ornella
Netherlands
Alex was a great guide, give helpful inside about the city and was so freely and fun that the time that we spent together when so fast. Definitely rec...
As a couple
Is this useful?

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Discover Athens on a free walking tour exploring ancient landmarks, bustling neighborhoods, and hidden gems on an unforgettable adventure in the Greek capital.

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at the indicated meeting point and set off on a free walking tour of Athens, where history and modern Greek identity come to life.

This tour isn't just about seeing the ancient sites: it's about understanding Greece's living spirit, its paradoxes, passions, and the culture that has shaped Western civilization. Democracy, mathematics, Western philosophy, architecture... We'll dive straight into it all!

During our exploration, we'll pass by the Greek Parliament and Syntagma Square, where we'll witness the changing of the guard, before making our way through some of the city's most historic streets. We'll explore Hadrian's Library and the Roman Agora, once the beating heart of the city's social and commercial life, and wander through Plaka, Athens' oldest neighborhood, and Monastiraki Square, a place that captures every period of the city's history in a single glance.

Depending on the route, we might also explore the ancient Temple of Zeus and the Arch of Hadrian, or venture into Anafiotika, a hidden gem of whitewashed houses tucked into the hillside below the Acropolis. Join us to discover what else awaits!

After approximately 2 to 3 hours of exploring, we'll wrap up the tour at a central point in the city.

Itinerary Order

Please note that the order of the route described in the itinerary may vary for organizational reasons.

Group Size

Reservations for groups of more than 6 people aren't accepted on this free tour of Athens, even if they're made as separate bookings.

9.5

Exceptional 43,055 Travelers·2,609 reviews

August 27, 2026
Bruna Da Costa Fonseca
Albany, United States
Alex our guide was awesome! He knows a lot about Greek history and has great respect for the culture, traditions and Greek people. He was very friendl...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 11, 2026
Michael Crosby
Los Angeles, United States
Lucia was a great tour guide! She was knowledgable about my questions and wasnt afraid to say she didn’t know a few times. Her English is very good ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
June 22, 2026
Nieves
United States
We did the Athens walking tour in English with Regina. She was really nice and the tour was interesting. She took us to many places. It's june so it's...
Is this useful?
June 15, 2026
Doreen
Sydney, Australia
We had a very enjoyable walking tour. Our guide was very informative and spoke clearly and went at a great pace. I highly recommend walking tours at t...
With friends
Is this useful?
June 6, 2026
Lucy
Toronto, Canada
She was absolutely perfect.. very knowledgeable about the city and history…very pleasant, answering all questions with details.. we were very impresse...
Is this useful?
May 30, 2026
Phillip
Wellington, New Zealand
Alex provided a fantastic, informative and entertaining walking tour of Athens. We explored a number of less well known areas of the city along with s...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 11, 2026
Neil Gilmore
United Kingdom
Our guide was local, well informed and enthusiastic. It was a thoroughly enjoyable 3 hours or more. We learnt a lot about the history of Athens, and...
As a couple
Is this useful?
April 21, 2026
Anonymous
Chicago, United States
Our guide Alexandro was wonderful. He was fun and patient. He walked with us and introduced us to all of the must see hightlights and interesting neig...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 18, 2026
Richard
United Kingdom
Alex was knowledgeable and informative. He made sure we stayed all together and invited questions all the way through.
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 31, 2026
Ornella
Netherlands
Alex was a great guide, give helpful inside about the city and was so freely and fun that the time that we spent together when so fast. Definitely rec...
As a couple
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

Discover Athens on a free walking tour exploring ancient landmarks, bustling neighborhoods, and hidden gems on an unforgettable adventure in the Greek capital.

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at the indicated meeting point and set off on a free walking tour of Athens, where history and modern Greek identity come to life.

After approximately 2 to 3 hours of exploring, we'll wrap up the tour at a central point in the city.

Itinerary Order

Please note that the order of the route described in the itinerary may vary for organizational reasons.

Group Size

Reservations for groups of more than 6 people aren't accepted on this free tour of Athens, even if they're made as separate bookings.

Free Walking Tour of Athens